Why Are Terrestrial Planets Denser Than Jovian Planets

question 100

Multiple Choice

Why are terrestrial planets denser than jovian planets?

• A)The Sun's gravity gathered dense materials into the inner solar system.
• B)Gravity compresses terrestrial planets to a higher degree, making them denser.
• C)Actually, the jovian planets are denser than the terrestrial planets.
• D)Only dense materials could condense in the inner solar nebula.

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